3/25/15

Spring time is a great time to really show the kids what it means to take care of the earth by getting them to help out in what I like to call the 'community clean up'. We get out the garbage/recycle bags, put on our rubber boots and grab a rake or two for an afternoon of picking up anything we see that has surfaced from under the winter snow. The yard still has a lot of melting left to do but we have started to pick up trash, debris and other things that may have ended up in the yard and became covered in snow during the winter months. It's a dirty job but it's our earth, it's our job. We can feel proud to know we helped, even if it was in a small way like cleaning our own backyard. Earth Day is April 22nd and we are celebrating all things enviro-friendly with @EnviroKidz by Nature's Path. They are all about making learning about the environment and animals fun and also delicious for kids! EnviroKidz welcomes you to try out this yummy Chocolate Garden Cups recipe for Earth Day! These cups are perfect for kids parties or after school snacks, so adorable and fun to make for the whole family. Topped with yummy organic Choco Chimps cereal, this delicious and simple eggless chocolate pudding is light and not too sweet.

How to make and what you need: Easy Chocolate Milk Pudding:1 ¾ cup chocolate milk, room temperature 2 tbsp. cocoa powder 2 tbsp. corn starch 1 tbsp. maple syrup or sweeten to taste Garden Cups: 1/2 cup Choco Chimps Cereal, crushed Sprig of mint Directions:1. Combine cocoa powder and cornstarch in a small pot. 2. Gradually stir in milk and whisk until smooth. Stir in maple syrup. 3. Stirring constantly, bring to slow boil. Whisk for 1 minute until pudding thickens. 4. Remove from heat and pour into small mason jars or jam jars, leaving space for topping. 5. Chill for 1 hour until cooled and thickened. 6. Top with crushed Choco Chimps Cereal and garnish with sprig of mint and Popsicle stick.You can find this and other yummy recipes on the EnviroKidz official website! Check out all of the great food products they have to offer including various cereals and snack bars!

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One lucky AME has the chance to win an EnviroKidz Celebrate the earth Party Kit *$100 value* which includes various product and items to help you celebrate Earth Day!

This prize includes:- 10 free product vouchers ($50 value to use or give to party guests)- Party treats: all the EnviroKidz products you need to make yummy recipes- Envirokidz snack bars for guests or treat bags- Download and print party invites- Party banner- Party "swag" including animal stickers from the 1% for the Planet nonprofit partners such as the Australian Koala foundation and Dian Fossey Gorilla fund. - Activity books full of fun, educational games and quizzes featuring your favourite EnviroKidz animals!

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Open to Canadian residents 18+ (excluding Quebec). Mandatory entry must be done for extras to count. One entry per household. Entrants are required to use a valid email address upon entering. Winners are required to fill out a prize claim form and answer a skill testing question to qualify. ENDS APRIL 5th 2015.

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Posted by AME on behalf of Nature's Path EnviroKidz. Complimentary "party pack" was sent as a thank you. Recipe courtesy of Natures Path Envirokidz. Opinions and comments on this blog are those of the author.

Trying to teach my family how easy it is to use UNpaper products. We've got cloth diapers and wipes always on the go.....but the paper towels ismore of an effort. They are so used to the convenience. No more plastic bag, freezer bags, etc.....reusable containers all the way! Our favorite Envirokids product are the Choco chimps!